2006-09-04 18:52:13 · 5 answers · asked by Jim M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go to NAPA and get starter shims.
2006-09-04 18:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by canivieu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a special shim used in Ford engines available from many auto parts stores. They go between the starter and it's mounting surface to space it out so the starter drive end doesn't get eaten off because of crank wander. Crank wander is caused when the main thrust bearing gets worn enough for the crankshaft to move back and forth. To remedy this problem you take the oil pan off and remove the rod and main bearings and replace them. Fords usually need this done at around 100,000 miles on the older engines.
2006-09-04 19:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
during the mid 80's there were 2 different nose cones for the starters, it is hard to tell the two apart by looking, there is about 3/8 of an inch difference between the two, if you have purchased a new or rebuilt, I would take it back and exchange it for the short nose cone. I have had this problem on several fords
2006-09-04 19:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by taknadvantageof 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then follow direction with starter
2006-09-04 19:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by GoodAnswer30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never needed one on mustang motor your problem may be with the nose cone,flexplate/flywheel or bendix
2006-09-04 20:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by riksolo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋